Manufacturing Systems Engineer (MES/SCADA)

Recruise; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Health Insurance

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer (MES/SCADA) to connect equipment to data systems and enable reliable production analytics. You will work hands-on on the plant floor with operators, maintenance, engineering, and IT to resolve challenges and implement MES/SCADA improvements.

The role emphasizes SQL-driven data validation, script development, and translating production needs into actionable solutions that scale across shifts and future digital initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience solving technical problems in manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting machine connectivity, controls, data flow.
• Practical SQL skills for data investigations and report validation.
• Ability to write/modify scripts (Python) to automate tasks.
• Experience with MES/SCADA or similar systems; Ignition knowledge a plus.
• Strong communication to explain issues to operators, engineers, leaders.
• Demonstrated learning agility and ownership on new tech.

Responsibilities

• Connect manufacturing equipment to data collection and production systems, collaborating with operators, Maintenance, Engineering, and IT.
• Troubleshoot machine connectivity and data-flow issues from equipment to MES/SCADA and reporting.
• Implement and improve MES/SCADA solutions for visibility and traceability.
• Use SQL to investigate data and improve KPI reporting reliability.
• Develop scripts to automate repetitive tasks and improve processes.
• Translate production needs into solutions and help teams adopt them across shifts.
• Lead broader digital manufacturing projects including Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Plant-floor troubleshooting

SQL skills

Python scripting

MES/SCADA

Industrial protocols

Communication

Learning agility

Tools

Ignition

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

You support our team as a

Manufacturing Systems Engineer (MES/SCADA)

Responsibilities

• Connect manufacturing equipment to data collection and production systems, working hands-on with operators, Maintenance, Engineering, and IT to resolve plant-floor challenges.
• Troubleshoot machine connectivity and data-flow issues, tracing problems from equipment and controls through databases, MES/SCADA, and reporting.
• Implement and improve MES/SCADA solutions that give production teams accurate, useful visibility into operations and traceability.
• Use SQL to investigate manufacturing data, validate results, and improve the reliability of production reports and KPIs.
• Develop scripts and practical automations that reduce manual work and make manufacturing processes and data more dependable.
• Translate production needs into workable solutions, test them at the equipment, and help teams adopt and sustain them across shifts.
• Build on this plant-floor foundation to lead broader digital manufacturing projects, including future Smart Factory, Industry 4.0, and advanced analytics initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience solving technical problems in a manufacturing environment, with a willingness to spend substantial time on the plant floor and work directly with equipment and production teams.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting machine connectivity, controls, manufacturing systems, or the flow of data between them.
• Practical SQL skills, including writing queries and investigating data discrepancies before relying on reported results.
• Ability to write or modify scripts in at least one language, such as Python, to automate tasks or solve operational problems.
• Experience with MES, SCADA, machine data acquisition, or comparable manufacturing systems; familiarity with Ignition or industrial communication protocols is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical issues and solutions to operators, technicians, engineers, and leaders.
• Demonstrated learning agility and ownership: able to work through unfamiliar problems, learn new technologies, and grow from hands-on implementation into broader digital project leadership.

Some of your Benefits

• 401K Match
• Health Insurance
• Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Vacation
• We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Paid Holidays
• With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Education Reimbursement
• Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.